Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona where Napoli play host to Pescara. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Napoli are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
0.00
0-0Napoli kick off the first half!
2.48
0-0Eduardo Loureiro passes the ball forward to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt plays a one-two with Matt Hansen and advances towards the goal... Anthony Butt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
3.07
0-0Robert Hosé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. With a superhuman jump, Anthony Butt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gabriele Soviero manages to gather it comfortably.
8.01
Robert Hosé makes a high pass forward. Matt Hansen shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Matt Hansen skips past Gaetano Vanoli! Matt Hansen tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
9.48
0-0Syd Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.29
0-1Arnauld Masson sees Matt Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Hansen rushes past Gaetano Vanoli! Matt Hansen rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Gabriele Soviero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.46
Syd Mendez sees P. Gilberto Del Vecchio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
24.56
Matt Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo makes a probing pass between the defence to Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
27.10
With a delightful solo run, Pierpaolo Gianello stretches the opposition's defence. Pierpaolo Gianello plays a one-two with P. Gilberto Del Vecchio and advances towards the goal... Pierpaolo Gianello makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.50
Gaetano Vanoli chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer advances with the ball. Garry Telfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Regilio Gronkjaer.
40.21
Tim Bakboord flicks a high pass forward to Garry Telfer who brings the ball under control. Garry Telfer threads the ball through to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
1-1Regilio Gronkjaer flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo knocks the ball forward to Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Anthony Butt is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Napoli appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Pescara kicking off!
48.38
Syd Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Pierpaolo Gianello controls it well on his chest. Pierpaolo Gianello knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.15
Rene Claes flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Calvo who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Calvo stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Calvo shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
59.15
Pierpaolo Gianello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gento. Juan-Carlos Gento makes a convincing header. David Renard didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
61.57
1-1Robert Hosé makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Hosé edges inside the box! Tim Bakboord barges into Robert Hosé. Penalty not given!!
65.20
Arnauld Masson flicks a high pass forward to Robert Hosé who brings the ball under control. Robert Hosé shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Gabriele Soviero!
66.02
Syd Mendez threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Del Vecchio. P. Gilberto Del Vecchio lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.09
Tim Bakboord passes the ball forward to Pierpaolo Gianello. Pierpaolo Gianello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.58
Regilio Gronkjaer sees Anthony Butt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Butt makes a simple pass to Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
73.16
Garry Telfer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Telfer plays the ball forward to Henry Cadamarteri who has made a great run into the box. Henry Cadamarteri tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.37
Eduardo Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
78.54
2-1Gaetano Vanoli clumsily knocks into Anthony Butt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Butt runs off the knock.
79.34
Miguel Roman sees space and advances. Miguel Roman advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Miguel Roman provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Pescara!
84.07
Rene Claes flicks a high pass forward to Robert Hosé who brings the ball under control. Robert Hosé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Masson. Arnauld Masson flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Gabriele Soviero!
85.26
Mauricio Caminero threads the ball through to Regilio Gronkjaer. Regilio Gronkjaer advances with the ball. Regilio Gronkjaer cuts inside the box! Regilio Gronkjaer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.45
Miguel Roman decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Mendez.
89.19
Eduardo Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matt Hansen provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but Gabriele Soviero is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37%
63%
Play Area
35.8%
43.2%
21%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Hansen of Pescara |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gabriele Soviero (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Matteo Padalino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adel Goma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tim Bakboord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gaetano Vanoli (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Syd Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pierpaolo Gianello (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | P. Gilberto Del Vecchio (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Henry Cadamarteri (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Guerino Del Nero (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Norman Summerbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Filippo Corsi (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Renard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mauricio Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regilio Gronkjaer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Rene Claes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arnauld Masson (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Calvo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Robert Hosé (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Miguel Roman (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Anthony Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Hansen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eduardo Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kaci Michel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stanley Grantt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frank Burgess (GK) | 0 | |